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(11) | EP 1 114 728 A3 |
(12) | EUROPEAN PATENT APPLICATION |
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(54) | Stackable printer and method of using same |
(57) The present invention provides a low profile stackable Internet appliance printer
(10) for use with a television receiver and monitor (18) and responsive to commands
from a remote device for printing user desired information. The printer (10) has a
box-like rectangular shaped housing (19) conforming in size to that of conventional
audio video components such as cable boxes, DVD players, amplifiers, video tapes and
the like to facilitate the stacking of the printer (10) with such other components.
A base member (20) having defines an interior cavity for receiving a removable combination
input/output tray cassette (26) and supports from below a low profile print bar (22)
including its feed motor, drive motor, associated electronic drivers for controlling
the firing of low profile print heads, carriage movement and the moving of paper to
print user desired images. The combination input/output tray cassette (26) includes
a release (125) to allow the complete removal of the cassette (26) for re-supplying
an input tray portion (32) thereof with a new supply of paper and for providing a
user with access to the interior of the printer(10) to facilitate the removal of paper
jams. A user actuated paper size adjuster (132) permits the input tray portion (32)
of the cassette unit (26) to accommodate at least two different sizes of paper and
couples a repositioning mechanism (130) to a leading edge kick out feature (59) to
facilitate the ejection of sheets of paper in accordance with the paper size selection
made by the user. |